Overclock Your CPU with Unlocked Intel® Core™ Processors

Overclocking1: Push Your PC to the Extreme

Unlocked Intel® Core™ processors let you overclock1 the CPU for even more gaming power and performance.

What is Overclocking1?

Overclocking1 your unlocked Intel® Core™ processor, RAM, and motherboard is a way to custom tune your PC. You can adjust the power, voltage, core, memory settings, and other key system values for more performance. It helps speed up your components—and your gameplay. It can also help with processor-intensive tasks such as image rendering and transcoding.12

9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9900K Processor Sets Overclocking1 Records

The 9th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-9900K processor set 16 benchmark records, including a world record, as part of last week’s extreme overclocking1 demonstration at the Intel Fall Desktop Launch in New York City.

Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details.